KEEPING PRIVACY PARAMOUNT

The draft rules unveiled by the Centre under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, are set to reshape digital behaviour, access and data privacy for all Indians

- By Kaushik Deka

HOW PARENTAL CONSENT WILL WORK

If a child wants to join any online portal, like social media or gaming apps, the platform will...

Confirm that your child is under 18 years of age

Ask you, as their parent or guardian, to provide consent

Verify that you are an adult and their lawful parent or guardian

If you're already a user of the same platform, they'll use your existing information (like your age and ID) to confirm you are an adult

Otherwise, they will verify your details-Aadhaar, passport or other governmentapproved ID-through an authorised agency or digital service like a DigiLocker

Platforms will also keep a record of your consent to comply with the law

CAN A CHILD BYPASS THIS PROCESS?